Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $62,230 +2% vs national
Median hourly $29.92
10th percentile $48,930
90th percentile $84,490
Employed locally 100
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,930
    25th
    $51,890
    50th (median)
    $62,230
    75th
    $71,700
    90th
    $84,490

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 72% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Hawaii $81,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,390
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,970
    Washington $69,800

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,480
    Waiters and Waitresses$46,390
    Cooks, Restaurant$39,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,360
    Food Preparation Workers$37,330
    Bartenders$46,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Kennewick, WA is $29.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.57 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Kennewick, WA is 2% above the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $48,930 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,890.